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Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse

White🇪🇸Alhama de Granada, ESOperational

Location & Light Range

About Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse

A cylindrical stone tower, 10 meters in height, was constructed in 1881 to replace an earlier light at Villaricos. This structure, painted white, features a lantern and gallery and is attached to a square, single-story keeper's house made of stone. The light operated on Spain's Mediterranean coast in Almería Province, near the southern end of Garrucha. Its service concluded in 2021 when it was deactivated due to visibility issues caused by modern high-rise buildings. The Mojácar light now serves this area. The former keeper's house continues its maritime connection, now functioning as the port captain's office.

Why it matters: This light was established to improve navigation for vessels entering Garrucha's port. Its decommissioning illustrates the impact of coastal development on traditional navigational aids.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
White
Light Color
White

Construction & History

Year Built
1881

Significant events: Built to replace the 1863 Villaricos light, became inactive in 2021, obscured by modern high-rise development, replaced by the new Mojácar light

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Motril(23.7 km)
ARLHS No.
SPA-078

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: round cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a square 1-story stone keeper's house

Location

City
Alhama de Granada
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Region
Andalusia
Sea Region
Located on the waterfront of Garrucha, near the south end of town, on Spain's Mediterranean coast in Almería Province.
Latitude
36.9184°
Longitude
-3.9298°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is VELEZ at 12.2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Maracena (22.1 NM NE), Motril (23 NM ESE), Montefrio (24.3 NM N), Órjiva (24.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse?+
Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Spanische Leuchttürme auf historischen Postkarten Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.